$50K plus for Honda’s hyper Civic Type R

All-new Honda Civic Type R to be priced from $50,990 when it arrives in Australia

Honda Australia has announced its eagerly anticipated Honda Civic Type R hot hatch will be available in only one specification level when it goes on sale in October, priced from $50,990 plus on road costs.

Although a single specification level will be available, the Civic Type R will be well equipped, featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 228kW at 6500 rpm and 400Nm between 2500 and 4500 rpm, using 95 RON fuel and mated to a new close ration six-speed manual.

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